Mary J. Herrick papers, 1932-1966.

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Mary J. Herrick papers, 1932-1966.

Correspondence, clippings, convention proceedings, memoranda, financial statements, and other materials relating to Mary J. Herrick's activities as a member of the American Federation of Teachers. Includes material relating to: Carl Megel, Charles Cogen, and Irvin Kuenzli. Important subjects covered in the collection are: AFT organizing, AFT conventions, Wages, and communism in education.

2 linear ft. (4 boxes)

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Wayne State University. Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs

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Kuenzli, Irvin R., 1897-

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Megel, Carl J., 1899-

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American Federation of Teachers' (AFT) first full-time president for twelve years, from 1952 to 1964. From the description of Carl J. Megel papers, 1914-1993. (Wayne State University, Archives of Labor & Urban). WorldCat record id: 32321093 ...

American Federation of Teachers

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Joyce Wheeler was a member of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), a national teachers' labor union founded in 1900. She was particularly active in the United Action Caucus (UAC), a rank and file organization within the AFT. The UAC took stands on various issues within the American educational system, supported progressive politics in general, and campaigned for internal democracy within the AFT. Members of the Communist Party USA are thought to have played an important role in the UAC. Wh...

Cogen, Charles, 1903-

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Fewskes, John M.

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Herrick, Mary J. (Mary Josephine), 1895-

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Director of research for the American Federation of Teachers. From the description of Mary J. Herrick papers, 1932-1966. (Wayne State University, Archives of Labor & Urban). WorldCat record id: 32321039 ...